April Update: Work on Dufferin Street’s priority bus lanes will resume as early as April 6, 2026. View the News & Updates accordion for more details.
Starting April 2026, the City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) are continuing to install priority bus lanes along Dufferin Street, from Dundas Street West to Dufferin Station (Bloor Street West). Installation of the lanes between King Street West and Dundas Street West was completed in December 2025. This project was approved by City Council in July 2025 (Item EX25.4) and will improve the speed and reliability of transit service to help meet the City’s evolving transportation needs.
Work is anticipated to begin April 2026 and be completed by late May 2026, weather permitting. Residents and businesses can expect new signage, pavement markings and changes to parking. Work will begin with sign installation followed by red road paint.
You may notice a strong odour when the red paint is applied. The odour can be noticeable in the immediate area; however, it is temporary and expected to clear within a couple of days after installation. While the odour may be unpleasant, the levels experienced outdoors do not pose a health risk to nearby residents or those passing by. Under ideal outdoor conditions, the paint sets in approximately 30 minutes. This material is a standard product used for road work projects and is installed in accordance with the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and City of Toronto Specifications (OPSS 1714 and TS710).
As of December 9, pavement markings between King Street West and Dundas Street West are installed. Some existing markings will be refreshed in spring 2026. Regulatory signage is in place, and the corridor is now operational and in force. Learn how to use the priority bus lanes.
Work includes removing existing pavement markings, applying red paint and installing new markings. After the red paint is applied, you may notice a strong smell in the nearby area. This is temporary and will fade as the paint dries, usually within a couple of days. The smell may be unpleasant, but outdoor levels are safe and do not pose a health risk to residents or people passing by.
Installation began November 16, starting with the segment from King Street West to Dundas Street West, weather permitting. Work in the segment from Dundas Street West to Dufferin Station will resume after winter weather and be completed by May ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™ (FWC26) games.
On November 12, City Council approved the RapidTO: Dufferin Street updates and solutions to mitigate the impacts and changes to nearby local road travel patterns, traffic infiltration and permit parking adjustments.
On October 16, separate from the initiatives led by Transportation Services, the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) approved the designation of Carpark 241 (9 Bonar Place) as an overnight parking location for valid residential on-street permit holders. For more information, contact the TPA’s Planning & Policy team, policyandplanning@greenpmobility.com.
Work is expected to begin late October, pause in late December, resume after winter weather and be completed by May ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™ (FWC26) games.
Pavement marking changes will take place overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. with efforts made to complete the noisiest work before 11 p.m. Due to favourable weather, some pavement marking installation may occur during daytime hours. This work will take place during off-peak times from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to reduce traffic disruptions.
Traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the safety of workers, road users, and residents. No significant delays are expected.
Partial road closures will occur within active work zones. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times, and sidewalks will remain open.
Temporary driveway access restrictions may occur during installation. Driveways may not be accessible for up to one hour immediately after pavement marking to allow paint to dry. If a property has two entrances, one will remain accessible at all times.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
TTC service will continue to operate, and access to Dufferin Station will be maintained throughout installation.
Parking will not be permitted in active work zones due to construction equipment and space requirements. “Emergency: No Parking” signs will indicate temporary parking restrictions. Approved parking by‑law changes will be signed, and the contractor will provide at least 48 hours’ notice before curb lane closures.
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If a parked vehicle interferes with installation, it will be relocated at no cost to the owner. To locate a moved vehicle, contact Parking Control at 416‑808‑2222 with your license plate number and last known location.
Please ensure vehicles are parked legally at all times. If enforcement is called, a yellow parking violation notice may be issued. If you receive a notice, you may:
Please follow your normal collection routine. If required, the contractor will temporarily relocate bins and return them. Residents are asked to label bins with their address.
Safe and accessible walkways and building access will be maintained throughout installation. If you experience an access disruption or have a specific accommodation request, please contact the project team.
It takes time for people to adjust their travel habits to the changes.
As part of the implementation of priority bus lanes on Dufferin Street, the City and TTC will be collecting and monitoring traffic and transit data to address any impacts on local road safety, traffic infiltration and travel times. Adjacent streets will be monitored before and after installation to understand changes to transportation patterns.
The City and TTC will monitor traffic conditions for two years after full installation, including intersection performance and traffic volumes on nearby streets. A public dashboard with this data, similar to the one for RapidTO: Eglinton Avenue East 
, will be posted quarterly on this web page.
Public consultation activities to receive feedback on RapidTO: Dufferin Street took place between April 22 to May 26, 2025.
Consultation Materials:
The City Council-approved RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan (2024.EX11.8 
) is a comprehensive roadmap to improve our surface transit through transit priority measures. It identifies Priority Roadways for study, consultation and implementation by 2032, and Long-Term Planning Studies to be explored beyond 2032.
In July 2024, City Council authorized staff to accelerate the review and design of transit priority projects on Dufferin Street (between Eglinton Avenue West and the Dufferin Gate Loop) and Bathurst Street (between Eglinton Avenue West and Lake Shore Boulevard West), to support reliable and convenient bus service during the FWC26.
The RapidTO: Dufferin Street project area spans Dufferin Street, from Bloor Street West to King Street West.
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